You may not think of mountains when you think of Poland, but there's a beautiful national park there set in a picturesque alpine area.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is known as "the underground cathedral of Poland." This mine dating back to the 13th century stretches over 300 kilometers below ground and you can visit it while in Poland

Bus travel is economical, eco-friendly, and sometimes much faster than other options. In Mexico and Brazil for example, it's the cheapest way to get around, and quite comfortable as well.

It's been good and bad restaurants galore on eyeflare in the last month or so. I caused a stir with my exposure of rip-off tricks. Even Time Out joined in and helped out some places.